New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-02

the result that Van Dyck can be seen as he never
has been seen before. The Royal Academy ex-
| hibitiOn comprises many Dutch and Flemish
works and other excellent works by deceased
artists. Still, 1t is most remarkable for the draw
ings by Turner during his earlier period.
fine etching by Mr.. Lowcnstam Of Mr.. Alma
Tadema's "Apody terium" IA Roman bath)-the
picture which was among the chief ornaments Of
the last Academy exhibition-has just been pub
| lished. Perhaps reproduction of any Of Mr..
ladema's works renders the peculiar quality of his
art SO truly as this does, in parts
| Mr.. Waltncr's etching Of Rembrandts "Night
Watch successful rendering OF that celebrated
picture Is published by Messrs. Bonssoe & Vala-
don, of London, under conditions which carry the
fashion of separate states and proofs to the height
Of absurdity. For impressions as much as
$500 is asked, and they are no better than the
ordinary prints. all plates being steeled before
any proofs taken off
| Mr.. J. Men. Whktlcr's journey to America is
now said to be fixed for January, but pictures
accompany him. "Moi seul ct ccst assez' is his
motto.
"Ihe Athcnnum7 publishes its usual yearly
| reviews Of the literature OF foreign countries
They are very elaborate and mostly well done
! American literature used to be included in this
series. but it appears that American literature
no longer interests "1he Atheneum."
The editor Of the "Murrays Magazine is
nephew of Mr.. Matthew Arnold.
| The theatres have been doing brisk business
all week, beginning even with Boxing Night
when locomotion about London a serious
business but there is really little among the
novelties OF real importance. Drury Lane leads
off with the pantomimc Of "1hc Forty Thieves,
gorgcously dressed and mounted but one of the
dullest pieces ever seen on any stage 1t is a
| spectacle and nothing The Gaicty Theatre
returns, after brief experiment with light opera
| to pure b,rlcsaue. Monte CristO. Junior
might nearly Us well be named anything else
| for any resemblance it bears to Dumas's novel,
and in spite of Miss Farren and Mr. Fred Leslie
WHO carry the piece on their shoulders, here too
| du!ncss rcigns supreme. "Robinson CrusOe " at
| the Avenue Theatre, is a framework for MIR
Arthur Roberts's music hall ecccntricitics Alice
| in Wonderland at the Prince OF Walcss Theatre
| must be pronounced unsuccessful effort to give
a dramatic rendering Of Mr.. Lewis Carroll S
pretty story, which has nothing dramatic about
| it, The greatest novelty of all is the Paris
Hippodrome now transferred to a suburb Of Lon
don under the name Of Olympia 1t is on even
a larger scale than in Paris, with chariot races
and many other exciting performances. But The
deafness of pure drama is nearly complete
| To-day's papers devote much space to an clab
|
years incubation the Post Office has hatched and
offers TO the public New Years aift. The
stamps of the old series probably the worst
ever known many different denominations being
| printed in the same color, SO that the public and
| Post Office were equally embarrassed IN Their
use. The present series are said TO be triumph
of the art of discrimination, but on sending L.
the largest Office in this ncighborhood to buy
some for inspection. 'the answer is, "None on
| sale"
| The mysterious announcement in "Thc Daily
News of new divorce suit that is
promised to eclipse the last IN III
terest is probably based on rumors
that now belong TO history. Domestic difficulties
in two households of brilliant position did threaten
fresh scandal six weeks ago, but have Dcen
appeascd. and the couple who were to rart are at
this III ,ment entertaining large parties of friends
at ther country house.
| Lady Colin Campbell has resumed her charitable
| work at the East End appearing and singing a.
formerly at Cottage Mission Hall. An Immense
wd assembled; one-third got inside and the rest
| stayed outside and cheercl. Mr.. Austin founder
| of the mission. proposed an address thanking LAZY
| Colin for her many acts of kindness and devotion
among the very poorest OF the population OF Lime
| house and Stepncy. This was carried amid loud
demonstrations of sympathy and applause.
| Mr. Robert Browning has been suffering duiing
the last fortnight attack of spasmoGic
asthma. lie has now recovered but his doctor will
not allow him to leave his house while this severe
| weather lasts. g. W. 5.
| MR. GOSCHEN WILL ENTER THE CABINET
AGREEING TO DO SO UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
| CHAMBERLAIN MAKEs OvERTUREs TO ME.
GLADSTONE.
LONDON. JAN 1.-Mr. Goschen Lord Harrington,
Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Henry James
held long conferences to-day. The weight OF
opinion was In favor Of Mr.. Goschen's ac
ceptng Office. Mr.. Goschcn thereupon waived
all personal distaste and wrote TO Lord Salisbury
that he would enter his Cabinet under certain con-
ditons. He will hold a conference with Lord
Salisbury on Monday.
The PaU Mall Gazette states that Joseph Cham
berlain yesterday made definite Ovcrturcs 10 Mr.
Gladstone for a reunion with the Liberal party.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE AIMING OF EUROPE HERR:
TIsZA TALKS PEACE.
PEsTB Jan, 1.-,Hcrr Tisza, the Hungarian Prime MIN
ster answering the New Years congratulations OF the
Liberal members OF the Diet day said that the Govern
ment adhered TO the Eastern policy himself and Count
Kanoky had already enunciatcd and would cndcayor to
maintain peace long tho vital interests and honor Of
the country eopardzed Notwithstanding that
all the states OF hJu
mentioned declarations were made. nothing had nap
peed dimnis their hopes OF preservation OF peace
ON the contrary the various rulers and their govern
ments showed pacific intentions corresponding 10 the
wishes OF their people.
~. GOBLETs SPEECH ApPLAUDED. =
PARIS Jan. 1.-The press Of this city Is unanimous IN
It's applause OF the pacific uierances OF NJ Gohlet In h
speech made yesterday to depItatou from the stock
Exchange ana says hopes the speech Will put an
aiarnst catnpaign.
T.
LONDON Jan. 1.-Mr. GladstOnc Cardinal Manning. the
Earl scborne the Duke Of Wc,minstcr Canon rarrar
pro- he Archli. hon and